quintile|quintiles in English

noun

1/5 of a given amount, 20% of a given quantity; (Statistics) every one of five equal groups into which statistical sample can be divided; (Astrology) aspect between two heavenly bodies when they are one-fifth of the zodiac apart (72 degrees)

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1. The income of households with the lowest income (lowest 1 quintile) went up 1.09 times, and that of the most affluent households top 5 quintile by 82.5 per cent.

2. Increased risk of Arsenical skin lesions was found for those in the lowest quintile of protein intake (v

3. Collegiate is a Section 21, Quintile 5 public school and we follow the CAPS (national curriculum) as set out by the Department of Education

4. What is the effect of applying the 40-30 equivalence scale, re-ranking families based on the adjusted aftertax family income, and re-calculating quintiles?

5. However, absolute income gaps between the richest and poorest quintiles, as well as gaps between rural and urban areas in terms of quality of life and livelihood opportunities, are widening across the region, and are viewed with alarm

6. However, absolute income gaps between the richest and poorest quintiles, as well as gaps between rural and urban areas in terms of quality of life and livelihood opportunities, are widening across the region, and are viewed with alarm.